caring for newborns and new parents is a special calling
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I love photographing kids of all ages, but newborns have always held a special place in my heart. For Valentine’s Day, I teamed up with 4 other photographers to talk about why we love photographing newborns and what these special sessions mean to us. So what do newborn photographers love about photography?
“There are so many reasons I love being a New York City Newborn Photographer. New Yorkers are busy people, but newborns force us to slow down. Capturing photos of infants, and bearing witness to the love within a family that has welcomed a new little life, feels incredibly special. Knowing that these photos will be looked back on for generations is humbling and I see my job as a photographer as a privilege and an honor. I also genuinely love babies and getting those sweet snuggles. I’m able to teach parents tricks for swaddling and soothing and knowing I’m helping make their lives easier in the days and weeks ahead brings real purpose to my life. Being a newborn photographer is truly the best job.”
-Abby Cope
Brooklyn New York Newborn Photography
Joanna Jensen of Calgary, AB says “For me, my passion for capturing life's most precious moments is unparalleled, but there's something truly magical about newborn photography that makes my heart skip a beat. It's more than just a job, it's an art form that allows me to illustrate moments of new life. Welcoming newborns into the world feels like witnessing the universe unfold its mysteries. Every tiny yawn, delicate finger movement, and innocent gaze holds a promise of a future filled with potential. I am reminded that each baby I photograph is destined for greatness, carrying a unique purpose in this vast world.”
-Joanna Jensen
Ann Marie Grocholski in Minneapolis, MN chimed in with “Nothing in life is more fleeting than those first few weeks of a baby’s life. With each day that passes a baby seems to change and they develop more quickly than any other time in their lives. As a mom of three grown girls, I have witnessed first hand how fast our children grow up and how precious each moment is. These are reasons why newborn photography is an integral part of my work. Each session not only captures details of baby, but also the most important people in baby’s life. Preserving the love and connection that surround a newborn is such a precious gift not only for parents, but for the child as well. As the years pass by and they look through the beautiful photo book created from this incredible time in their lives, they will have a constant reminder of just how valuable and loved they are.”
-Ann Marie Grocholski
Minneapolis Newborn Photographer
All the way in Fargo, ND, photographer Melissa Sampson said “When I think back to why I chose maternity and newborn photography, I wanted to be able to capture once in a lifetime moments for families. You are only pregnant with this child once and they are only that small for a small fraction in time and being able to be a part of that is irreplaceable. From mom’s belly and the connection between parents, to the small details in a newborn’s face and toes. Meeting couples who will soon become parents for the first time is such an honor.”
-Melissa Sampson
Fargo, ND Newborn Photographer
Finally, way out west in Walnut Creek California, Photographer Jenn Chen reports “My favorite this about working with newborns is connecting with the mamas! I feel like I can see them visibly relax when I'm able to help them settle their baby. I love that when they are in my studio I can offer them a hot cup of coffee and they actually get to drink it while it's hot because I'm holding their newborn. I love that I can give them the encouragement I needed as a new mom. For me, newborn photography is so much more than adorable pictures of babies, it's about providing connection and service during a time that can be so overwhelming.”
-Jenn Chen
Walnut Creek, CA Newborn Photographer
Want to learn more about how to choose a newborn photographer? Check out this wonderful post by The Paris Photographer and see some pointers of my own, featured alongside reputable photographers from around the world. Traveling to London and looking for a photographer? Check out The Now Time